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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (248-256).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates call the force of an uncontrolled desire for love?
(a) Passion.
(b) Amor.
(c) Eros.
(d) Luxury.

2. What does Socrates say those in love care most about?
(a) Their lovers.
(b) Themselves.
(c) Their privacy.
(d) Their image.

3. How did Socrates describe the Delphic women's accomplishments?
(a) Productive.
(b) Noble.
(c) Amazing.
(d) Desirous.

4. What does Socrates say about insanity in his second speech?
(a) It is pleasant.
(b) It is natural.
(c) It is common.
(d) It is god-like.

5. Why does Socrates say some people seem unsound of mind when they are in love?
(a) They sequester themselves.
(b) They present a bad image.
(c) They present a harmed image.
(d) They act that way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Acumenus's occupation?

2. What does Phaedras think about repetition in speech?

3. How does Phaedras feel when Socrates starts to explain how to arrange a good speech?

4. What remains when desire becomes pain?

5. What do souls in a perfect state not know?

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